Reykjavík Unusually White in January
Iceland’s capital saw 24 days of complete snow cover in the past month, which is a 19-year record. Only five times has there been more snow in Reykjavík in January since regular measuring of snow depth began in 1921.

Scots to Discuss Icelandic Constitutional Council
The next meeting of the think tank Nordic Horizons, held on March 29 in the Scottish Parliament, will focus on the Icelandic Constitutional Council. Among participants is one of the council’s members, economics professor Þorvaldur Gylfason.

Homegrown (ZR)
Last summer and autumn were a treat with an abundance of local food products being available in shops and markets in Iceland’s capital area.

French Blogger Posts Videos of Icelanders’ Wishes
Eric Eymard, a French resident of Reykjavík, asked a number of well-known Icelanders, including Mayor Jón Gnarr, author Stefán Máni and singer Sigríður Thorlacius, to share with the readers of his blog, Vivre en Islande, their wishes for 2012.

Trial of Deceased Greek Assault Victim in Reykjavík
The case of a Greek tourist who was brutally attacked in Reykjavík in 2010 is currently being heard at Reykjavík District Court. The man died at 31 in Italy in December; his mother said in her testimony by telephone on Tuesday that he committed suicide.

Winter Lights and Love Festival in Reykjavík
The annual celebration Kærleikar (“Love Games”) takes place today at Austurvöllur square in central Reykjavík, starting at 2 pm. Its goal is to encourage a feeling of companionship, show support for one another and emit a positive vibe.

Bible Expo and Events in Reykjavík Concert Hall
An exposition called “B3D” opens in the concert and conference center Harpa, the Ríma hall, in Reykjavík at 10 am today and will run through February 16 with various events taking place in the evenings from February 6-16 in the Kaldalón hall.

Video: Iceland 'Lake Monster' Captured on Film?
Footage was captured of an obscure phenomenon yesterday which appeared to be swimming in the glacial river Jökulsá í Fljótsdal, east Iceland. People speculate whether this may be the notorious snake-like monster Lagarfljótsormurinn.

Former Landsbanki CEO Sues Over Pension Savings
The primary proceedings in the case of Sigurjón Þ. Árnason, one of Landsbanki’s two former CEOs at the time of its collapse in October 2008, against the bank over his pension savings are currently ongoing at Reykjavík District Court.

Man Severely Injured after Stabbing in Kópavogur
A man in his thirties underwent surgery at Landspítali, the national hospital, after being stabbed with a knife between 3 and 4 am this morning in Kópavogur, a neighboring town of Reykjavík. He suffered severe stab wounds.